31/01/2025
Hand arthritis is a common condition – at least in my practice it is. A wide range of treatments exist, and of course, some work better than others. But recently, methotrexate -- an older drug historically used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and some cancers has caught the attention of some researchers for providing moderate but meaningful pain relief. If you think you may need a boost to your current hand arthritis treatment plan, talk to me about methotrexate.
Methotrexate is an old drug with some seemingly new tricks. For years it has been used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and certain cancers as it can slow the immune response and growth of certain cells. However, methotrexate might be the next go-to remedy for hand osteoarthritis, according....